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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - 2022/10/10APPROVED PROCEEDINGS OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY COUNCIL CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Regular Meeting October 10, 2022 Mounds View City Hall 2401 Mounds View Boulevard, Mounds View, MN 55112 6:36 P.M. 1. MEETING IS CALLED TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL: Bergeron, Cermak, Hull, Meehlhause, Mueller NOT PRESENT: None. 4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA A. Monday, October 10, 2022, City Council Agenda. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Hull. To Approve the Monday, October 10, 2022, agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes: September 26, 2022. B. Just and Correct Claims. C. Resolution 9636, Adopting a Special Assessment Levy for a Private Sewer Improvement for 8270 Spring Lake Road. D. Resolution 9640, Approving Separation Compensation for Part Time Receptionist Thomas Rebman. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 6. PUBLIC COMMENT Vince Meyer with Meyer Construction at 8380 Spring Lake Road, provided the Council with a handout. He explained he spoke with the Public Works Director about some dirt that needed to be removed where a stump was buried by the street reconstruction contractor. He noted he received Mounds View City Council October 10, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 2 no response from the City and it has now been two weeks. He indicated he contacted the contractor directly to request the dirt be moved so he could remove the stump. He expressed frustration with the communication gap residents have had with the City regarding the street reconstruction project and noted his internet went out today. Sherry Gunn, 5485 Landmark Circle, discussed the community center fall programming and noted the City was seeking part-time employees at this time. Ms. Gunn congratulated the Irondale Knights for winning homecoming 24-14. She commended the Irondale Marching Knights for winning the 2022 Class AAA State Championship. Ms. Gunn invited the public to attend the Fall Festival on Thursday, October 27 at the Community Center from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. She noted volunteers were still needed to assist with handing out candy for the kids. Luke Edmond, 8407 Spring Lake Road, explained he has concerns regarding the street improvement project. He stated he was typically a very patient person but he was becoming irritated with the lack of progress being made on this project. He expressed concern with the lack of information that has been flowing from the contractor to the residents. He encouraged the Council to get involved because this project was not going well. Micah Schoup, resident of Groveland Road, explained he would like a larger community center near his house. He stated he has to practice basketball and play in tournaments that are very far away. He commented if the City had a larger community center, he wouldn’t need to travel so far and he could spend more time in his community. He encouraged the City Council to expand the Community Center for kids and families in Mounds View. Andrea Schoup, 8330 Groveland Road, stated she supported the City expanding the Community Center. She explained she has three young kids and she has to travel outside the community for all of the sporting events. She understood there would be a huge price tag with this project, but she believed the expansion would provide an opportunity to engage the community, while also revitalizing the Mounds View Boulevard corridor. Zach Lindstrom, 8378 Long Lake Road, stated he had the opportunity to speak with multiple residents that live on Spring Lake Road. He reported residents were upset with how long the street project was taking and would like clarity on when the project would be done. He indicated there were concerns about the driveway aprons, when the piles of dirt would be removed and there were internet wires hanging loosely. He stated residents would like something done about the dust and would like the City to do speed enforcement along this roadway when it was completed. He explained residents would like to see more bike racks installed at local businesses in order to encourage biking rather than driving. He encouraged the City Council to broadcast their worksession meetings for transparency purposes, especially considering how important the Community Center topic was to the public. 7. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS Mounds View City Council October 10, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 3 None. 8. COUNCIL BUSINESS A. Resolution 9637, Charter Commission Vacancies – Providing Advice to Chief Judge. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council discuss the Charter Commission vacancies and provide advice to the Chief Judge. He explained there were four terms that expire on the Charter Commission at the end of 2022. He then commented on the applications staff received for the vacancies. Mayor Mueller reported there were no term limits for Charter Commission members, except for the Executive Officer for the Charter Commission. She stated if more than four people apply for the vacancies, the Council was asked to provide input to the Ramsey County Justice. She explained six people had applied for the vacant positions and the Council was being asked to recommend four members. Council Member Bergeron proposed candidates 1, 3, 4, and 6 move forward for consideration on the Charter Commission. He thanked all of the candidates for their willingness to serve the community. Council Member Hull and Council Member Cermak supported this recommendation. Council Member Meehlhause supported this slate of candidates as well. He explained that the Council was making a recommendation to the Chief Judge and the Council had no control over the decision. He stated he appreciated the fact some of the candidates were newer to the community. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Hull. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9637, Charter Commission Vacancies. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. B. Resolution 9638, Community Center Expansion Exploration – Architectural Services. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council consider architectural services for the Community Center expansion. He stated this would be valuable to gather further information as to the cost of the expansion. He explained staff met with two architects and the recommendation would be to go with Kodet based on their price and experience. Council Member Bergeron stated based on the conversation at a previous worksession meeting, this recommendation was in line with the Council’s discussion. MOTION/SECOND: Bergeron/Meehlhause. To Waive the Reading and Adopt Resolution 9638, Community Center Expansion Exploration – Architectural Services. Mounds View City Council October 10, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 4 City Administrator Zikmund explained Mounds View Matters would have an article that discusses the exploration of a Community Center expansion, along with education about the process that is followed. Mayor Mueller asked what the timeline was to receive funding from the State for this project. City Administrator Zikmund reported this project would be on the 2024 bonding bill. Mayor Mueller explained in the past 64 years, the City of Mounds View has never asked for assistance from the State. She commented the Community Center expansion would be a first. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. 9. REPORTS A. Reports of Mayor and Council. Council Member Hull asked if a neighborhood meeting could be held for the street reconstruction project. City Administrator Zikmund explained Schifsky has provided staff with a schedule for the project. He reviewed the proposed timeline in detail with the Council and noted the remainder of the curb would be poured on October 11. The two lifts of asphalt would be installed on October 31 and November 7. It was noted the timeline was contingent upon the weather and concrete supply. He noted the contractor was within the timeline for the project. He commented on how the City did not provide utility services and encouraged residents to contact their internet provider if service went out. Council Member Hull asked if the residents within the project area would receive this new project timeline. City Administrator Zikmund stated he would speak with the Public Works Director about this matter. Council Member Meehlhause provided the Council with an update from the convention bureau. He stated occupancy rates were up, which was benefiting the entire region. Council Member Meehlhause noted he would be attending an NYFS Finance Committee meeting next week. Council Member Cermak stated the K9 Foundation would be meeting on Tuesday, October 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Random Park. Council Member Cermak commented if she talks to people or candidates in passing, she requested that people not quote her. Mayor Mueller reported the Festival in the Park Committee would meet next on Tuesday, October 18 at 7:00 p.m. at the Public Works building. She noted this group was seeking volunteers at this time in order to assist with planning next year’s events. B. Reports of Staff. Mounds View City Council October 10, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 5 Finance Director Beer reported he was contacted by the City’s bond counsel regarding a conduit debt opportunity. City Administrator Zikmund requested the Council pass a motion to direct staff to advertise for the Part-Time Receptionist position at City Hall. MOTION/SECOND: Meehlhause/Bergeron. To Direct Staff to Advertise for the Part-Time Receptionist position at City Hall. Mayor Mueller wished Tom Rebman all the best in his new position with the State legislature. Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried. City Administrator Zikmund commented on the items the Council would be discussing at their next worksession meeting. C. Reports of City Attorney. There was nothing additional to report. 10. Next Council Work Session: Monday, November 7, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. Next Council Meeting: Monday, October 24, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. 11. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:32 p.m. Transcribed by: Heidi Guenther Minute Maker Secretarial